Lib Dems unveil manifesto, pledging to remove barriers to solar
The Liberal Democrats party has released its manifesto for the upcoming general election, promising to ramp up support for renewables.
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Octopus to float new renewable infrastructure investment fund
The Octopus Group will float a new renewables fund, the Octopus Renewables Infrastructure Trust, on the London Stock Exchange.
UK renewable investment attractiveness bounces back
The UK is back into seventh position in the most recent EY’s Renewable Energy Country Attractiveness Index (RECAI), released yesterday (19 November).
NESF targets 150MW of subsidy-free PV by end of 2020 as summer sun lifts performance
NextEnergy Solar Fund (NESF) is expecting to have amassed an operational subsidy-free solar pipeline as large as 150MW by the end of next year.
Harmony Energy eyes second battery at Creyke Beck amidst sizeable subsidy-free solar pipeline
Harmony Energy, a developer of wind, solar and battery energy storage systems, has secured planning permission for a 49.5MW battery.
RedT shuffles management team as Avalon talks progress
Energy storage firm redT has shuffled its management team as a proposed merger with Avalon nears completion.
SEG floor price, CfD and scrapping VAT: STA unveils policy advice for next government
The Solar Trade Association (STA) is calling on the next government to “hit the ground running” as it stresses the need for the “urgent delivery” of three key policies.
NESF toasts completion of maiden subsidy-free solar asset
NextEnergy Solar Fund (NESF) is celebrating the successful connection of its maiden subsidy-free solar farm, claiming it to be the first by a listed investment company.
Solar tops list of renewables approved by public with 85% support in run up to GE
Solar has continued to be the most popular renewable technology with the public as of September 2019, a factor which must be considered by any prospective government the industry has said.
Solar power and the ‘climate election’: the parties’ energy pledges so far
As the UK prepares for yet another election, following the dissolution of parliament in the early hours yesterday, pledges for increased solar power are notable in almost all the major party's campaigns.
EDF buys Pivot Power to accelerate battery storage move
EDF has acquired UK battery storage developer Pivot Power in a move designed to spearhead its position in the country’s energy storage market.
Solarcentury appoints new global head of origination as it ‘accelerates’ subsidy-free development
Enrico Ambrosini has been appointed as global head of origination at integrated solar power company, Solarcentury. He will lead the companies energy management and power offtake agreements, developing trading and hedging strategies.
PODCAST: Inside Britain’s net zero bid and changing battery storage regulation
Solar Media’s Liam Stoker and Andy Colthorpe return for episode three of the Solar Media Podcast, taking an extensive look at Britain’s net zero legislation. Is 2050 ambitious enough? Is 2025 too ambitious? What’s the sweet spot, and what’s needed for the country to be in with a chance of attaining it?
Statkraft eyes Irish solar opportunity with large-scale asset buy
Norway’s state-owned power giant Statkraft has entered Ireland’s nascent solar market with the acquisition of a 320MW portfolio of utility-scale assets.
Somerset Council-owned battery to be boosted to 30MW
A 25MW battery energy storage system (BESS) in Somerset will see an additional 5MW, taking it to its maximum capacity.
Tripling solar to 35GW needed for 2030 Labour net zero
The UK’s solar capacity would need to nearly triple to 35GW to decarbonise by 2030, a report into the fastest path to decarbonisation over the next decade has found.
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Smith Brothers revealed as ICP for 500MW Sunnica Energy Farm
Smith Brothers Contracting has been confirmed as the Independent Connection Provider (ICP) for the planned 500MW solar-plus-storage Sunnica Energy Farm.
Gresham House finalises 49MW battery buy, taking operational assets to 124MW
Gresham House Energy Storage Fund has continued its flurry of activity with the acquisition of a 49MW battery storage project.
Brexit unlikely to have ‘major impact’ on solar but concerns on costs, imports remain
While a lot of uncertainty still remains with regards to renewables after Brexit, the growth of subsidy free solar, along with net zero and other targets enshrined in UK law, and the World Trade Organisations (WTO) arrangements should reassure the solar industry. But concerns over imports, skilled staff and growing costs remain.
Gore Street switches on 9MW Port of Tilbury battery
Gore Street’s 9MW Port of Tilbury battery has been switched on, almost doubling the size of the energy storage fund’s operational asset base to 19MW.
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Limejump and Bluefield Solar Income Fund sign PPA
Flexibility aggregator Limejump has signed a short-term Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Bluefield Solar Income Fund. Limejump will manage the power sale for four solar farms owned by Bluefield, using its Virtual Power Platform (VPP).
More than 100GW of solar, wind and storage needed to meet net zero ambitions
Solar power, along with wind and storage capacity, will have to greatly increase if the UK is to meet its net zero emissions by 2050 goal, according to analysis by Aurora Energy Research.
BEIS unveils ‘significant’ changes to planning regulations for energy storage
The government is set to remove a significant barrier to utility-scale storage sites, proposing changes to planning regulations to allow projects over 50MW to proceed without government approval.
Gresham House seals battery optimisation deal with KiWi Power
Gresham House New Energy has signed a contract with KiWi Power for the optimisation of its 15MW Lockleaze battery in Bristol.
Gresham House falls short in £41.6 million energy storage fund raise
Gresham House has raised £41.6 million through a new share placing to fund both its existing pipeline and a new pipeline of operational and new build assets, falling short of the £58 million it originally targeted.
Foresight to ‘optimise’ capital structure, pay down debt with new share placing
Foresight Solar Fund has announced its intention to raise funds via a new share placing in order to pay down its existing debt.
RedT stems losses as Avalon merger talks continue
Vanadium flow machine specialist redT has trimmed its losses as discussions over a planned merger with US storage firm Avalon continue.
Solar ‘ready to deliver’ as Labour proposes 2030 net zero target
Solar is “ready to deliver” in the transition to a net zero future but the Labour Party is facing a “considerable challenge” in its proposed target of net zero by 2030.
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Bluefield heralds arrival of UK subsidy-free solar, makes maiden pipeline agreements
Bluefield Solar Income Fund (BSIF) has heralded the arrival of subsidy-free utility-scale solar in the UK, confirming it has dipped its toe into the waters with a handful of pipeline agreements.